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UVM Saint Michael's College Temple Middlebury KSC Point Park University CalArts Norwich University Pace University-New York Champlain College FLC PAFA| The University of the Arts | Castleton State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 51% | ||
Campus |
UArts | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Castleton State College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,363 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or Castleton State College?
- The University of the Arts is 330.6% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.9% higher at UArts than Castleton State College ($50,950.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than UArts ($16,791 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 44.7% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($12,404 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts as Castleton State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 95.7% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($25,460 vs. $13,007)
UArts vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or UArts .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 86 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming UArts students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UArts (80%)
UArts vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts or Castleton State College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Castleton State College and UArts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Castleton State College (62% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Castleton State College earn on average $3,100 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $34,500)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/